Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Sat 31 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024
For the Love of Sci -Fi
Sunday 3 December 2023
Monopoly Event's 2023 sci-fi convention offers a plethora of star guests for you to get photographs with throughout the whole weekend of science fiction fun alongside a fantastic series of amazing film prop replicas. Confirmed guests includ...
Off The Clock Fest
Sunday 10 December 2023
Off the Clock Fest - where the beats are hot, the vibes are electric, and the fun never stops Strictly 21+...
RNCM Strings Day
Saturday 13 January 2024
RNCM Strings Day celebrates the sheer versatility, beauty, and brilliance of string playing across a range of concerts and programmes. Musical collaborations abound, students, staff, and guest artists perform side-by-side, captivating liste...
Manchester Harp Festival
Friday 19 - Saturday 20 January 2024
Stoller Hall hosts the Manchester Harp Festival, featuring world-class performances, workshops, meet the artist events, children's activities and an exciting competition for harpists of all abilities - welcoming performer and workshop leade...
RNCM International Brass Band Festival
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 January 2024
Six of the world's leading brass brands, twelve world premieres, nine outstanding soloists, plus the next generation of brass musicians can be found at The RNCM International Brass Band Festival in 2024. The festival continues to be an unpa...
RNCM International Brass Band Festival Prelude
Friday 26 January 2024
The RNCM International Brass Band Festival returns in 2024 with six of the world's leading brass brands, twelve world premieres, nine outstanding soloists, plus the next generation of brass musicians. A triumphant opening to this year's f...
CVLTfest Ressurected
Friday 23 - Saturday 24 February 2024
CVLTfest is back with its heavy goodness. Now being hosted in Manchester. Bigger and better than ever...
Chase and Status
Friday 1 - Saturday 2 March 2024
Stadium drum 'n' bass duo Saul "Chase" Milton and Will "Status" Kennard have come a long way since forming in Manchester, as students, in 2003. They have continued to score Platinum-selling Top 10 hits throughout the 20 years since, includ...
Manchester Adored
Saturday 23 March 2024
4 ARENAS of Manchester & Indie Anthems // Music that shaped a generation. Another huge line up for this amazingly special event !!!! 4 Arenas of Music Anthems + Our New Secret Disco Bathroom. Arena 1 - The Uk's Finest Tribute Bands. Are...
Rave for Research
Friday 29 March 2024
We're bringing you a huge indoor dance music event based in Bolton, In association with Cancer Research UK....
Sounds From The Other City 2024
Sunday 5 May 2024
SFTOC is Salford's annual celebration of new music, performance & art, uniting some of the UK's finest independent promoters, collectives and clubs....
Blackthorn Proud to Bee
Friday 14 - Saturday 15 June 2024
A a multi-genre music festival that stands as a vibrant beacon of love, unity, and artistic freedom....
Tributes On The Hill 2024
Friday 28 - Sunday 30 June 2024
A quality 3 day music festival, with camping set in the beautiful rolling countryside of the Cheshire Plains....
Restricted Forest
Saturday 29 June 2024
With over 6,000 people partying to DJs over four different stages, Restricted Forest delivers what you have been waiting for with a music festival from the genres of House, Techno, Old Skool and more in the woodland setting of Witton Park, ...
Craic by the Creek
Friday 19 July 2024
Craic by the Creek is a music festival bringing some of the biggest names in traditional and contemporary Irish music to the Greater Manchester countryside. ...
90s Baby Festival
Saturday 20 July 2024
90s Baby heads returns to Manchester Barton Aerodrome bigger and better than ever and, due to phenomenal demand, will now be over two days. An epic outdoors summer festival which invites you to roll back the years and relive the glorious d...
RADAR Festival
Friday 26 July 2024
The newest progressive rock and metal festival in the UK is moving to a new venue, the O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. This bigger space means bigger bands, bigger production, and a bigger experience for everyone attending. Announced li...
Teletech Festival
Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 August 2024
Teletech techno festival returns to its home city of Manchester for a third time in 2024. Line-up to be announced. ...
Newton Music Festival
Saturday 3 August 2024
Expect top headliners, local bands, DJ's, live entertainment and community involvement....
Firevolt Rock Festival
Thursday 8 August 2024
Formally FIRESTORM Festival, Manchester's Best Camping Rock Fest, bringing you the best rock bands on 2 stages over 3 days on a picturesque farm through Etherow Country Park. 2023's headliners include The Answer + Royal Republic + Massive...
Creamfields 2024
Thursday 22 - Sunday 25 August 2024
The world's leading electronic music festival is back in Daresbury, Cheshire, in 2024. ...
Moovin Festival 2024
Friday 23 - Sunday 25 August 2024
Moovin Festival is back for 2024 and promises to get you dancing to a music lover's mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house and d&b until the cows come...
Old Skool Neverland Festival
Sunday 25 August 2024
This is a 3-day festival in old basing area which consists of old garage and RnB artists and DJs....
Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival
Saturday 31 August - Sunday 1 September 2024
Fuel your thoughts and find your sanctuary this summer at the UK's biggest space dedicated to feeding both body and mind. A creative space for self-love and happiness. We can't wait to see you there, and remember - the magic really happens ...
Manchester Psych Fest
Saturday 31 August 2024
Multi-venue festival at O2 Ritz, Manchester Albert Hall, Gorilla, CANVAS, YES and Deaf Institute. Ticket gains access to all venues. 2023 Line-up includes: The Brian Jonestown Massacre; Snail Mail; Ezra Furman; The Murder Capital; Los Bitch...
Fields Of Gold Festival
Friday 6 - Saturday 7 September 2024
Sing your heart out to Manchester classics and the UK's favourite tunes performed by some of the country's finest tribute acts at the Fields Of Gold Festival, Ashton Cricket Club, hosted by Manchester Music Legend Clint Boon. ...
Gin & Rum Festival
Saturday 7 September 2024
If you're thirsty for knowledge or just want to party the night away, the Gin & Rum Festival is for you! Discover new favourites with samples from hand-picked guest distillers, treat yourself at the themed Gin and Rum bars, and let your hai...
Riffolution Festival
Saturday 28 - Sunday 29 September 2024
A festival with stacks of riffs, heavy tones, and party vibes. A mega weekend of some of the best bands in the Stoner / Doom / Psychedelic / Sludge scene. ...
Damnation Festival 2024
Saturday 2 November 2024
Europe's biggest indoor metal festival will host its 19th edition at BEC Arena, Manchester, on Saturday, 2nd November 2024....
